Senior Security Operations Engineer

The Canonical Security Operations team is hiring for a Senior or Staff engineer. The Security Operations team is responsible for designing, building, and operating a world-class Security Operations Center, and the successful candidate will provide leadership, mentorship, expertise, and outstanding individual contrib...

Traditional SOC duties - security monitoring, threat hunting, and response.

Security engineering - assessing and protecting Canonical platforms and products.

An exceptional academic track record.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
10+ years of relevant professional experience
Professional cybersecurity experience, preferably working or leading a Security Operations Center.
Professional engineering experience.
An eagerness to contribute to open source security.
Proficiency in common scripting languages, such as Python and Bash.
Knowledge of Git, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and common orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
Familiarity with security frameworks such as the NIST CSF, CIS CSC, and ISO 27001
Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools.
Experience in a security operations team or a security operations center.
Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability.
Experience with advanced persistent threats.
Proficiency in additional programming languages, such as Golang.